Jerusalem

  • Important battle site of the First Crusade
  • Began when Christians attack the city to take control over the Muslims inside the city walls.

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Constantinople

  • In 1204 armies of the Fourth Crusade broke through the walls of Constantinople.
  • Even to the crusaders the capture of Constantinople was a real shock.

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Ramleh

  • Captured by the first crusaders who made it an important seat of baronial power.
  • In 1105 the Crusaders were able to prevent Egyptian forces from moving toward Jerusalem.

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